SWEET SPICED PECANS

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The spicing level is fairly forgiving on these pecans, which make a wonderful gift for the holidays or party snack. You can add more cayenne for heat or a little more sugar if you want them sweeter. The key points, though, are making sure they toast well but don't burn and using really good pecans, like Elliots from Georgia, which are stubbier and sweeter than the bigger, skinnier pecans that come from Texas and other Southwestern states (though they are delicious, too.) Ordering bulk pecans online helps keep the cost down.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     quick, appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoons black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
6 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together everything but the nuts and butter. Add a tablespoon of butter to a large rimmed baking sheet. Add pecans, toss to coat and spread into a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes or until the nuts begin to smell toasted.
  • Place hot pecans in a large bowl, add remaining butter and toss to coat. Add spice mixture and toss again, then return nuts to baking pan. Toast again for four or five minutes, shaking or stirring the nuts once during baking time.
  • Cool completely and pack into gift jars. Can be stored for a week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ismail Saqi
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I love making these pecans for my friends and family. They're always a hit.


KC family6
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These pecans are a great way to add some extra flavor to your holiday dishes.


Imran Trust
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I'm allergic to pecans, but I can still enjoy these spiced pecans by using walnuts instead.


Raphael Konadu
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These pecans are a bit expensive to make, but they're a special treat that's worth the splurge.


aliu fatai aliu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pecans turned out burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Delyet Haftom
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I wasn't a big fan of these pecans. I found them to be too sweet and the spices were overpowering.


HD Jahid Hasan
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These pecans are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and addictive.


Martin White
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I've tried other recipes for spiced pecans, but this one is my favorite. The spices are perfectly balanced and the pecans have a great crunch.


Andrew Laughlin
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I made these pecans for my kids and they loved them. They're a healthy and delicious snack.


Ryan Henry
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These pecans are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Rubel Khan
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I wasn't sure how these pecans would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Melissa Yoder
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These pecans are so versatile. I've used them in salads, on top of yogurt, and even in ice cream. They're always a hit.


Aaron McGurk
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I love making these pecans for gifts. They're always a welcome addition to any gift basket.


Samantha Herrera
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These pecans are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter. They're also great for snacking on by themselves.


Rebecca Duffy
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pecans are perfectly spiced and have a great crunch.


Bassel Naim
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These spiced pecans were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.